James Harden reaches 10,000 career points in Rockets' win over Timberwolves

While a 27-point performance is nothing to sneeze at, it's generally an average night for James Harden.

But Wednesday wasn’t just another game for Harden, who scored 27 while passing the 10,000-point mark for his career in the Rockets' 107-104 win over the Timberwolves.

Congrats @JHarden13 on reaching 10,000 career points! RT this & make your #NBAVote count. 🏀🔥 pic.twitter.com/g62FWWmHts

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2016

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Harden has 10,005 points in 492 career games. 

He also had 11 assists for the Rockets, who won their fifth game in a row.